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*HUGE 5000SF* Lake Wallenpaupack 250FT Lakefront,Beach Sleeps 12 +Boats included

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Greentown, PA
  • Place, Lake Wallenpaupack
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ironwood Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Promised Land State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Greentown

A family-friendly stay in Greentown awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Lake Wallenpaupack and Ironwood Park within a 20-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a balcony and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This beach holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Greentown holiday home include Tanglwood Lake and Carlton Drake Memorial Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ironwood Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Promised Land State Park - 18 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Kalahari - 39 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark - 48 min drive - 56.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Der Jaeger - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Beyond Bagels - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Drafts - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Totem Pole - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Palermo’s Pizza Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

*HUGE 5000SF* Lake Wallenpaupack 250FT Lakefront,Beach Sleeps 12 +Boats included

Beautifully finished, New, Luxury, 2 Master Bedroom suites. Sleeps Plenty , Loft, Study and Kids room with gaming systems. 1 KING, 6 Queen , 1 pull out bed. 5000 Square Feet of the Ultimate in Lakefront living on Lake Wallenpaupack, Pennsylvania’s largest lake, the finest area in ALL the Pocono Mountains. This award winning design magazine property is larger than most 5 & 6 bedroom homes . Impeccably decorated and outfitted ….and with you own private beach to view and use. Water ski in front of your house….Because Our house is Your House!

There is a dock out front on the Beach for Boats up to 40 feet, plus 2 Waverunner Drive on Docks. Or you can Moor your boat out front!

There are 2 very large fireplaces, in the Great Room and in the Family Room.
Swim/Boat Out Front! There is Over 250 FEET of beachfront a Floating Island to swim to belonging to this property.

We only supply limited paper products to start.

Wireless Internet: This property has WIFI High Speed G-15 Internet access, so “Bring your Laptops”.

We have a Fire Pit down by the beach.

Experience our LAKEWALLENPAUPACK LODGE at POCONO LODGE RENTALS

There are 2 very large fireplaces, in the Great Room and in the Family Room

Swim/Boat Out Front!: There are 325 feet of beachfront belonging to this property
4x4 vehicles a must during winter do to weather.

Non-summer weekends cannot be broken up.

Wireless Internet: This entire property has wireless WiFi High Speed Internet access.... Bring Your laptops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Direct access to a private beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Prom groups, Fireworks, loud music, glass bottles at lake.No events, we don’t split weekends summer rentals are a 1 week minimum

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to *HUGE 5000SF* Lake Wallenpaupack 250FT Lakefront,Beach Sleeps 12 +Boats included?

The closest beach to *HUGE 5000SF* Lake Wallenpaupack 250FT Lakefront,Beach Sleeps 12 +Boats included is Deer Beach (3.8 km).

Does *HUGE 5000SF* Lake Wallenpaupack 250FT Lakefront,Beach Sleeps 12 +Boats included have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is *HUGE 5000SF* Lake Wallenpaupack 250FT Lakefront,Beach Sleeps 12 +Boats included family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, laundry facilities and highchairs, it's no surprise that *HUGE 5000SF* Lake Wallenpaupack 250FT Lakefront,Beach Sleeps 12 +Boats included is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at *HUGE 5000SF* Lake Wallenpaupack 250FT Lakefront,Beach Sleeps 12 +Boats included?

No, *HUGE 5000SF* Lake Wallenpaupack 250FT Lakefront,Beach Sleeps 12 +Boats included does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at *HUGE 5000SF* Lake Wallenpaupack 250FT Lakefront,Beach Sleeps 12 +Boats included?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

*HUGE 5000SF* Lake Wallenpaupack 250FT Lakefront,Beach Sleeps 12 +Boats included Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

junehaynal

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is beautiful, great for families. Stayed for Christmas, great memory!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing fall vacation with family
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great! The common areas on the main floor are huge with lots of space to gather even large groups. Downstairs was good with the game room and a couple of bedrooms.As others have said, there is NO hand soap in the bathrooms. Some of the consumables - dishwasher detergent, paper towels, etc. - were also a little low.We very much enjoyed our stay and we'd stay here again if we have the need or opportunity!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rimoun G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and truly enjoyed the peacefulness and quiet of the area. The cabin had an authentic, cozy cabin feel that made it easy to relax and unplug. Our family and friends all had a wonderful time, and the space was perfect for a calm getaway.We also loved the wildlife décor…especially the moose and deer on the walls. They were very lifelike and really added to the true cabin atmosphere.The only downside for us was the bedding. The mattresses felt very soft…almost like quicksand…and the pillows were pretty deflated, which unfortunately left us with some back discomfort.That said, overall it was a great experience, and with a small upgrade to the beds and pillows, this place would be close to perfect. We’d definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

Family had a great holiday

We had a great time at cabin. Best family holiday ever
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Wonderful week even with some rain. Plenty of room inside and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

CJ O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, beautiful view

Stayed here for a friends weekend. The house is beautiful, and the view of the lake from the deck is spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A few of my friends and I rented this home for Labor Day weekend. Home was beautiful and very spacious for the 12 of us that stayed. From the large living room upstairs too all the late night games of pool downstairs it was perfect. The dock is great size we were able go fit both our 24 ft boats as well at 4 jet skis all on the dock. Only 2 downsides are the walk from the home to the dock is a pretty steep incline that can be challenging for some. And the road coming into the property is very steep and full of bumps that a small car will definitely struggle with. We all had lifted trucks and it was still a challenge. But overall home is beautiful and could not recommend it enough
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cleqn beautiful perfect location . We loved it!

This house was amazing! Everything was taken care of: towels , cups , cooking pots and pans . The view was incredible and it held 12 people comfortably . We had so much fun!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kuolin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall is a good place to stay

everything is above expectation except the hot water is not stable, sometime it become cold water when taking shower, otherwise we do enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Can’t wait to return to Lake Wallenpaupack Lodge

Can’t wait to return To this beautiful weight from home. We had a great time and were very comfortable. It is truly A Lake Wallenpaupack lodge. It is advertised as four bedrooms however the one bedroom is a separated double with Seperate Entrances and an adjoining door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a family vacation

There were 7 adults and 3 children. The place was very accommodating for our group. Nice large kitchen and table for meals. Plenty of space and areas to relax. The dock was in good condition and fairly easy to get to. The location is convenient for having a boat and swimming as there is less boat traffic. It may be a little challenging for some as there is only a rough path down to the dock/water. We did not have trouble parking three cars and a trailer (for 16-foot boat).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEAUTIFUL HOUSE!!!

We had a fantastic time at this beautiful home on Lake Wallenpaupack!! The house is simply amazing!! Plenty of space with an amazing kitchen and gigantic livingroom that we could all hang out in. Views are spectacular!! The owner was very accommodating and was excellent in communicating with me. We will definitely be back!! Thank you for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GraceAnn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay with Grown Children

We really enjoyed our stay. My husband and three grown children vacation together. Family time is precious but having privacy is also important. This home provides both. We had lots of fun in the dock and the deck! John was very attentive and was also very patient with my questions. Dont forget to venture to some of the wineries, Hawley, and promised land State Park.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

John G.

BEST WINTER GETAWAY EVER!!!

We just returned from this Awesome house. We stayed last year also and enjoyed it so much we rented it 5 weeks straight to go skiing, snow tubing, snowmobiling, and relax with family and friends. The house was always clean throughout our stay. The custom kitchen was fun to cook in. Their was plenty of firewood and the road was plowed every time it snowed. We frequented Skytop Lodge every Sunday for the fabulous brunch buffet 6 miles from the house. John was great and always at our service.
Verified

8/10 Good

SAMUEL Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Not enough parking, outdoor has potential but much of the outside area was not mowed. Sewage was overflowing and smelled bad outdoors. Home was very nice and roomy. Hooks for towels in bathrooms would be nice. Trash can liners would have been helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

January ‘23

Beautiful location on the lake. The house was ample and spacious for our large family. One small concern was addressed immediately. The host was very easy to contact and quick to respond. Make sure you review the listing prior to booking for provisions that you will need to supply and for parking details. We had a Bald Eagle in the tree out back, and deer in the side yard. Enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

40 degrees in June

Great place. Very clean inside and well kept. Didn't use boats because there were no pa tags on them, didn't want a fine. Pics on site make it seem the neighbors are not close. Glad we were there durring mid week and no one else was. Had a hiccup with the hot water that was taken care of with a response from owner. Overall.......great stay and great place. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We chose the house on the availability of lake vehicles. The pedal boat was not there. When the host was questioned, he said it had sunk and he hadn’t been able to replace it. My son wanted to use the red kayak but it was filled with an ant colony (eggs and all) so he took the larger paddleboard. When he was in the middle of the lake, it took on water. Luckily he had his life jacket on and was able to get Mack to the dock and push the paddleboard back.The path to the lake was treacherous, especially for grandparents in their 70’s. Some steps need to be added.There were cobwebs throughout the house.The propane tank for the grill was empty.The kitchen was well stocked but Teflon pans were chipping and it needs a working exhaust fan.Living and dining areas were large and very accommodating.Beds were fair. Extra pillows would be nice.The laundry facilities were good.Parking was tight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brenda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in

House on the HILL

Clean nice spacious house but on a killer hill. Great property for younger families with good privacy having bedrooms on all 3 floors, however, the mattresses are terrible. Poor outside maintenance since we paid for our dog and the yard was way over grown, so no yard to play games or to let the dog run. No gas for the grill, we had to run and get some to cook our dinner. No comfort in any of the seating. I was expecting a little more for my money. A few upgrades and this property could have been excellent instead of mediocre.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House - Wonderful Location

I stayed for a week with my teenage and adult children. Family came as well. The house is big. Downstairs there are 3 bedrooms (Queen room, & 2 with queen bunk beds), main floor is the primary (king and bathroom), upstairs is a queen bedroom with a private bath room and a loft. Lots of space. 2 “family room” areas. The teens hung downstairs with couches, pool table and TV. The adults were upstairs. Hill is steep. Not a house for those with mobility problems. But we were fine. The house was great. If I was going to find something to complain about, it would be that I could not figure out the temperatures on the Viking range. However, no food burned. :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Connor F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice house lacking some basic amenities

I stayed at this property with a group of friends for New Year’s Eve weekend. The house is very nice; high ceilings, large rooms, upgraded kitchen, etc. That said, there were a few downsides which is why I would not give this property 5 stars. Multiple basic amenities that I would expect to find at a rental house (especially at the elevated nightly rate we paid for New Year’s Eve) were not supplied such as hand soap in bathrooms and an adequate amount of towels. The fireplaces also did not vent well enough even with the flue fully opened leading to the house being extremely smoky when the fireplaces were lit. The master bathroom also has a mildew-y smell that was very unpleasant. Overall, it was a great house and our stay was enjoyable, but attention to detail was lacking, leading to 4 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

john r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location but needs the small details fixed

The property is beautiful but at the moment does not live up to its potential. The home is a great location, the furniture exquisite yet every review citing the missing necessities are true. We found 1 dish towel..1 The vanity bathroom paper curtain was falling down until we fixed it with a thumbtack...this property deserves better. You can tell there is upgrading going on, the bathrooms are very nice although the shower head in the main floor bedroom is way too high and you basically get dribbled on. The property advertises a Keurig, there was none..thank goodness we live close. It was too cold for us to use the canoes however we never did see life preservers in the house..if you plan on that it might be something to inquire about. You WILL have smoke in the house if you run a fire...we had a helluva hot fire and the house still filled up...it was windy that day, it may have something to do with that, I'm not sure but..be advised. The stove is virtually unmarked..its hit or miss on what power setting you've chosen...the two ovens are very nice as is the spectacular dining room table. We found the beds comfortable, the bunk beds are extra large so very comfortable for adults however, the bed linens are thin..if you like some "heft" on you at night to sleep bring your own comforters or bedspreads. Im running out of space, you get the drift. bring flashlights..its treacherous walking to the fire pit at night. (never did find the lights supposedly there)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lots to Like - and a couple suggestions

First of all, the property is gorgeous and as advertised. The area was nice, the house was very clean and nicely organized, Wifi was excellent and the lake view was awesome. You're about 15 minutes from town in either direction, which is perfect, and there are several restaurant choices that were good. In the house, there's a nice open feel and there are multiple cozy locations with fireplaces, etc. The kids also loved the bedrooms, particularly the bunk rooms. A couple suggestions or cautions that could really improve the experience in the future: Communication with the Owner: No outreach after booking, it was an automatic acceptance, and I had to ping him to get access to keys for the house. First and only time we spoke. I gave it a pass, but when we arrived there was a very large scale power outage and the house and surrounding area was obviously pitch black. When I called him I was declined and when I texted if he had flashlights or candles anywhere I never heard back. There also aren't very clear instructions on how to operate TVs, fireplaces, etc. and all the DVD remotes in the house were missing. No checkout procedures shared, etc. These are easy fixes with a one pager and some care applied to in between booking protocols. Access to property and lake: Although the instructions say 4 can park in driveway, you won't get more than two cars in unless the 3rd car parks parallel and blocks in the first two....or you park in a very steep driveway that descends to the lake (in which case I'd suggest blocks under tires). There is no street parking. Accessing the lake is a bit treacherous as you're going down a steep rugged lawn (no stairs or walkway) and we had a couple slip and falls due to wet conditions, leaves, etc. No harm done, we had 3 cars and soft landings, but maybe a long term opportunity for improvement. Stocking the house: One wine glass, a pool table with one stick and no chalk, no condiments of any kind or any starter supplies (like toilet paper), limited baking plans and plates, etc. This shouldn't disqualify the house, but it is something you want to be prepared for and bring with you, particularly if you're filling house to capacity. All of this said, the availability of the boat, canoe, kayak, paddleboard, along with the entire house having a really good layout and a nice hunting lodge feel really made it worth it. We'd go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Matt K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

A Nice Property in Need of Repair

Our group was two couples on a quick weekend trip to the Poconos, so this was much more house then we needed but we liked the location, the photos, and that it had two primary bedrooms. Our initial impressions were very positive. John, the owner, is friendly and accessible, and the exterior of the property was ready for us - road/driveway mostly clear of snow, walkways shoveled, etc. Inside the home, our impressions were mixed. The house is large, open, and comfortably furnished. The living area is great, as are the views. Unfortunately, the house had a diesel odor, probably from a recent heating oil refill and the entire house just didn’t feel especially clean. The bathrooms were so-so, the kitchen drawers were a mess - one had every kitchen tool, including knives, just haphazardly dumped in, and another was filled with hardware like nails and screws. (Also, no wine opener - bring your own). The main floor primary bedroom had a significant roof leak that filled a bucket during our stay. John told us about the leak ahead of time and said the room was still usable, though he didn’t say that the leak was in a primary bedroom. Water dripped constantly and the careless rearrangement of the heavy furniture made it so we couldn’t close the bathroom door. The room wasn’t useable, which was unfortunate since we had two couples. As for provisioning, come prepared. The listing showed the normal VRBO provisions provided by owner. We didn’t find anything except for a half roll of toilet paper or two, and John said this change was due to Covid. No problem - it didn’t take much to get what we need - but it was frustrating to have to go to the store immediately upon arrival to buy soap, toilet paper, etc. when we could have just brought those things. This was an annoying inconvenience - please come prepared. Also, the towel situation was not great. The towels weren’t easy to find, and were not set up in each bathroom. Also, many of the towels were being used on the floor of the bedroom to contain the leak. Finally, on our final day the refrigerator broke and spoiled our food (the ice maker never worked, so bring a bag of ice, too). John said it’s possible we put it into demonstration mode (?), which would have turned off the compressors, but said he was going to replace it anyway. In summary, it’s a big house in a pretty location that may be best suited for a family or group that is okay with a large, tired home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021